Middle East travel guide
Driving in Iran with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Iran commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Iran drives on the right and accepts the 1949 Geneva IDP; tourists should carry it with their national licence and passport.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Iran
- Drive on the right amid heavy city traffic.
- Zero alcohol — alcohol is prohibited.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
- Speed cameras on highways.
At the rental desk
Tehran desks ask for an IDP; self-drive is uncommon for tourists.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Iran with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Iran requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Iran drive on?
Iran drives on the right.
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